
Tourism gets industry status in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: In a decision taken at the State Cabinet meeting held at Mantralaya today, the Narayan Rane Government has awarded industry status and other major sops for tourism in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Rane and his deputy Gopinath Munde said the new policy will focus on promoting tourism in the State, generating more employment opportunities and foreign exchange.
US sacks scientist
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Energy DoE fired a Chinese-American scientist at its Los Alamos Laboratories today in connection with an investigation into the leaking of nuclear secrets to China.
The scientist was sacked for 8220;failing to properly safeguard classified material8221; and apparently 8220;attempting to deceive the laboratory8221;.Liquor deaths
CHENNAI: Five youths died late last night after consuming liquor bought from a wine shop near the bus stand at Chidambaram town in Cuddalore district. The poison in the liquor spread so rapidly that the fivedied on the way to hospital.
Maneka awarded
CHENNAI: Union Minister for Social Justice Maneka Gandhi, eye specialist Dr G Venkataswamy and Jaipur-based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayath Samiti have been selected for the 1999 National Mahaveer awards, instituted by Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation here.